OLIVE-CUCUMBER FINGER SANDWICHES

Olive-Cucumber Finger Sandwiches image

Along with a refreshing beverage, I served these attractive hors d'oeuvres to guests at my Garden Party. The crisp cucumbers on these easy-to-fix finger sandwiches get their zip from being marinated for a short time. -Sara Laker Loda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
36 thin slices bread
Paprika
36 pimiento-stuffed olives

Steps:

With a fork, score cucumber lengthwise; cut into thin slices. Place in a bowl; add water and vinegar. Let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion salt and Worcestershire sauce until smooth., Cut bread into flower shapes with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Spread each with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with paprika and top with a cucumber slice. , Remove pimientos from olives; place in center of cucumber. Cut olives into five wedges and arrange around pimiento in a pinwheel pattern.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.